Mel Bay Publications
Level : Intermediate-Advanced

In this remarkable book, Carl Verheyen teaches his philosophy and techniques for improvising. Rather than hashing out scales, Carl teaches how to play lines with strong melodic content. By approaching melodies through intervals and chord qualities, infinite lines can be generated.
Carl stresses the importance of collecting lines that can be used in improvised settings. These lines and examples will provide outstanding material for any guitarist yearning for melodic ideas and inspiration. Presented in standard notation and tab.

01) In the Beginning
02) The Integrity of the Line
03) The Proximity Factor
04) Make Music Sound Different
05) The Lines
06) The Intervals
07) Melodic Direction
08) Major Key LInes
09) Minor Key Lines
10) Dominant 7th Key Lines
11) Coda